La Crosse Technology WS-811561-W Atomic Digital Wall Clock with Solar-Powered Sensor

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This WS-811561 atomic digital wall clock and temperature station from La Crosse Technology not only conveys the precise time and date, but also informs users of current indoor and outdoor temperatures. Radio-controlled by WWVB radio transmissions from the national atomic clock in Fort Collins, CO, the clock regularly resets time for increased accuracy and adapts automatically for daylight savings time. A solar-powered TX61U-IT outdoor sensor transmits temperatures at 915 MHz from up to 200 feet from the clock’s wireless display. Housed in white plastic, the clock display benefits hanging holes for easy mounting, as well as fold-out legs for free-standing tabletop placement. The LCD relates the time in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format. Along the bottom of the screen, the clock reports the date, day of week, current indoor temperatures ranging from 14.2 to 99.9 degrees F, and current outdoor temperatures ranging from -39.8 to 139.8 degrees F. English, French, German, and Spanish languages are available for day display, and temperatures can be viewed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees. Using the function buttons on the back, the user selects the appropriate time zone, deactivates the auto DST feature, and sets the alarm and its 10-minute snooze. To ensure accurate outdoor temperatures, do not place the sensor in direct sunlight as that skews its measuring capabilities. The sensor’s built-in rechargeable battery pack maintains a full charge with minimum indirect light to its solar panel; install in an east-facing location if possible, and shelter from rainfall. For display operation, the separate purchase of two AA batteries is required. A limited one-year warranty covers this item. The clock measures 9 inches wide by 1 inch deep by 7-1/5 inches high, while the sensor measures 1-3/4 inches wide by 1 inch deep by 4 inches high.